First thoughts

These pages outline our initial thoughts after buying the house in July 2021.

General approach

We would like to make a sympathetic restoration of our house, but be pragmatic rather than perfectionists. We envisage modern bathrooms and kitchen. We hope to keep the rest more traditional.

It’s early days and things are still fluid. Our ideas might change and budget constraints will certainly come into play. Still, we have discussed our thoughts with our geometra and are at the start of the process to get things going.

The sections below and the projects in separate pages outline our plans / aspirations.

Immediate issues

  • Security:
    • The front door needs a modern, secure lock
    • CCTV at rear of house
    • Burglar alarm
  • Damp penetration on the ground floor:
    • Assess source of damp
    • Remedy if practical

Priority work

Electricity

  • Assess existing wiring
  • Rewire where necessary adding more power points

Aircon and heating

  • Possibly air source or ground source heat pump units
  • Not keen on ugly units on the side of the house
  • Hoping to house the plant in the services room where washing machine now is.

Second floor bathroom

First floor bathroom

Move the first floor bathroom into the utility room next to it. Replace the dodgy stud partition of the current utility room.

Utility room

Create a new laundry room (where the first floor bathroom is now) plumbed for washing machine and sink.

Projects